[peabers]

JPII was elected thanks in part to a three way split of competing Italian candidates.

I believe his papacy was pre-ordained by God. Some amazing world events took place on his watch, and more may come before he passes.

[jjbrouwer]

Some amazing world events took place on his watch, and more may come before he passes.

He gets the credit for these, right? What about all the wars and atrocities which occurred? Perhaps he was off-duty those nights.